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The Health Equity Action Lab (HEAL) is an initiative by Dynasty Interactive Screen Community aimed at addressing health disparities in the U.S. and globally. By engaging media and stakeholders, HEAL seeks to reduce health inequalities and raise awareness. Their approach includes overcoming socio historical barriers and confronting the institutional, social, and political factors that perpetuate healthcare inequality.

Portrait of Dr. Ernest Everett Just, a pioneering Black scientist in cell biology, emphasizing the role of the cell surface in development.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Breaking Boundaries in Biology: Ernest Everett Just’s Contributions to Science

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 27, 2026February 25, 2026
Dr. Patricia Bath, a pioneering Black female ophthalmologist, smiling warmly while holding an anatomical model of a human eye, wearing a white lab coat and a blue sequined top, with a lush outdoor background.
Posted inHealth

Her Story Matters: Three Pioneering Female Doctors You Should Know About

by Pagee' SpeedeFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Portrait of Mabel Keaton Staupers, a trailblazer in integrating Black nurses into U.S. healthcare and military systems.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Champion of Change: How Mabel Keaton Staupers Revolutionized Nursing Leadership

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 26, 2026February 25, 2026
A diverse African American family sharing stories at a dinner table, with a glowing family tree and cultural artifacts in the background.
Posted inDISC Health

You Are Still Shaping America’s History

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Portrait of Dr. William Montague Cobb, a pioneering Black physician and anthropologist, with the title 'Hidden Healers of Medicine' on a blue panel.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Dr. William Montague Cobb: The Pioneer Who Debunked Racial Myths in Medicine

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 25, 2026February 24, 2026
A tribute graphic honoring Dr. Thelma Patten Law, Houston’s first African American female physician. The image features her black-and-white portrait on the left and her name, title, and life years on a blue background on the right, accompanied by a caduceus symbol and the title "Hidden Healers of Medicine.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Houston’s First Black Female Physician: Dr. Thelma Patten Law’s Legacy

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 24, 2026February 23, 2026
A commemorative graphic honoring Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens, featuring a black and white portrait of her on the left and a vibrant blue background on the right with her name, life dates (1910–2001), and a medical symbol.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens: A Pioneer in Women’s Health Equity

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 23, 2026February 19, 2026
Portrait of Dr. Donna Elam, a dark-skinned woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing gold hoop earrings, a gold statement necklace, and a light-colored cardigan over a patterned top. She is smiling warmly against a plain white background, with a blue section beside her featuring the text 'Hidden Healers of Medicine,' her name, and birth year.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: How Dr. Donna Elam Advances Cultural Competence in Medicine

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 22, 2026February 19, 2026
A commemorative graphic featuring a black and white portrait of Lillie Mae Carroll Jackson on the left and a solid blue background on the right with the text "Hidden Healers of Medicine," her name in yellow/orange, and her lifespan (1889–1975). A caduceus icon symbolizes her contributions to medicine.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Lillie Mae Carroll Jackson: The Civil Rights Leader Who Desegregated Baltimore Hospitals

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 21, 2026February 19, 2026
Healthy lifestyle choices for a valuable you
Posted inDISC Health

HEAVY: Healthiness Equals a Valuable You

by Bryan Antone HinesFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026
Posted inNational

The Promise of Using A.I. Technology to Detect Breast Cancer

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026
A healthcare worker explaining a cancer treatment plan, highlighting improved survival rate cancer care in low-income communities.
Posted inDISC Health

Survival Rate Cancer: Breakthroughs in Accessible Treatments for Low-Income Communities

by Samuel E. OrtizFebruary 20, 2026February 22, 2026
Posted inDISC Health

The Power of Prevention: How to Stay Healthy Before You Get Sick 

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026
Posted inDISC Health

A New Tech Alert for the Dot plot at-home Breast Health Monitoring Tool for Monthly breast self-checks

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026
Portrait of Dr. Keith Black, a pioneering neurosurgeon, recognized for his groundbreaking work in bypassing the blood-brain barrier to enhance drug delivery for aggressive brain tumors. The image features Dr. Black in formal attire, with a blue panel highlighting his name and achievements in neuro-oncology.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Dr. Keith Black: Revolutionizing Brain Tumor Treatment with Blood-Brain Barrier Breakthroughs

by dbeckfordFebruary 20, 2026February 19, 2026
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Honoring Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb’s Legacy in Oncology and Diversity

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026
A person holding their knee, symbolizing joint pain relief during seasonal changes.
Posted inDISC Health

Combat Arthritis and Seasonal Joint Pain This Winter with These Tips

by dbeckfordFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Portrait of Dr. James Bowman, a pioneer in genetic screening ethics, with a blue background and the title "Hidden Healers of Medicine.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Dr. James Bowman: Ethical Pioneer in Genetic Screening and Sickle Cell Research

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 18, 2026February 17, 2026
Illustration of a person in deep thought with a large dark thought bubble and radiating light rays, symbolizing introspection and mental burden.
Posted inDISC Health

Making Peace with Rising PSA After Prostatectomy

by Editorial Team Prostate cancer.netFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Symptoms of age-related hearing loss, including difficulty hearing conversations and ringing in the ears.
Posted inDISC Health

Age-Related Hearing Loss: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

by DISC Health StaffFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Dr. Bettye Washington Greene, an African American chemist, working with a microscope in a lab, commemorated as a hidden healer.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: How Dr. Bettye Washington Greene Protected Millions Through Polymer Science

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 17, 2026February 16, 2026
Dr. Sadye Logan speaking at a public health conference on social determinants of health."
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Dr. Sadye Logan Integrating Social Work into Public Health

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 16, 2026February 12, 2026
Dr. Yvonne Maddox speaking at a health equity conference."
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Bridging Science and Equity: The Impact of Dr. Yvonne Maddox on Public Health

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 15, 2026February 12, 2026
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly in her laboratory conducting research.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Pioneering the Link Between Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Heart Disease for Equitable Health Outcomes

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 14, 2026February 12, 2026
Low-carb, high-protein diet for Type 2 diabetes remission
Posted inZenger News

Study Shows Diet Can Put Type 2 Diabetes Into Remission

by Ariel KahanaFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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